How far is West Salem, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from West Salem, WI to Muskego, WI is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.64 mi
02h 59m
Flight
162.86 mi
262.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.86 mi
Kilometers
262.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.64 mi
Kilometers
316.46 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, Apr 29, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in West Salem
Thu, Apr 30, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Salem
2026-04-29T20:22
Arrive Muskego
Wed, Apr 29, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Salem
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Salem
98.2 mi
01h 29m
To Muskego
98.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Salem and Muskego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Salem and Muskego.

  1. 1

    Start on North Leonard Street

    1741 ft · 53 sec · North Leonard Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    1027 ft · 30 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto City Loop

    814 ft · 24 sec · City Loop

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Neshonoc Road

    790 ft · 27 sec · Neshonoc Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    125 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Salem and Muskego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Neshonoc Road
125 mi · 64%
I 94
60.9 mi · 31%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 4%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
North Leonard Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Neshonoc Road

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 29m from West Salem
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Salem and Isolated Rain Showers near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Salem to Muskego?

The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from West Salem and 98.5 miles from Muskego.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Salem and Isolated Rain Showers near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dekorra, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dekorra.

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Salem and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 162.86 mi (262.09 km).

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#1 West Salem

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,013
Coordinates43.8991300, -91.0812500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: North Leonard Street (-91.081287, 43.89913)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.27 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.88 gal · 52.54 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.17 $52.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.52 $59.03
Premium $4.65 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.30 $36.81 $73.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Salem and Muskego. The current time is 20:22:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.